Agenda
Thursday, June 5th
8:00AM – 9:00AM
Registration Open
9:00am – 9:15am
Welcome & Opening Remarks
Nadine Finigan-Carr, PhD, Executive Director of the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s Center for Violence Prevention
Bethany Young, Director of Policy and Legislation at the Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention and Policy
Reema Sood, Assistant United States Attorney with the Office of the United States Attorney District of Maryland
Councilwoman Phylicia R.L. Porter MPH, MSL, Councilwoman, Baltimore City Council, District 10
9:15am – 9:45am
An update on Maryland’s Human Trafficking Statewide Strategic Plan
Speaker: Alexandra Eisler
9:45am – 10:30am
Keynote Address: Building Sustainable Solutions Through Collaboration
Speaker: Hollie Nadel
In an era where child trafficking remains a persistent challenge, sustainable progress requires a united, cross-sector approach. As a Survivor Leader and Advocate, I have witnessed firsthand both the gaps in our systems and the powerful impact of true collaboration. Today, I will explore how innovative partnerships through a multidisciplinary approach can drive meaningful change. With my specific lived experience, professional expertise, and creative problem solving capabilities, I’ve worked with law enforcement, legal professionals, social services, financial professionals, technology and AI firms, educators, and members of congress to encourage a holistic approach to bridge gaps between different sectors and find a common ground to combat human trafficking. Together we can create plans for prevention, influence critical policy, and shape how systems interact with and support victims and survivors.
10:45AM – 11:00Am
Break
11:00am – 12:15pm
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
AM Workshop 1: Partnerships for Prevention: Protecting Children from Exploitation
Speaker: Danielle Thomas
This breakout will share valuable insights regarding the partnerships that played a crucial role in the development and execution of this countywide project.
AM Workshop 2: Prevention, Protection, Prosecution & Partnership Collaboration Framework
Speakers: Jacqueline Bradley Chacon | Rachel Worley
This workshop will discuss cross-sector collaboration methods for legal, case management, education and health services for child survivors of trafficking and their guardians.
AM Workshop 3: Panel Presentation: Residential Housing Programs for Child Victims of Trafficking
Speakers: Dr. Usha Bachani | Andrea Carroll | Rachel Sye
This panel presentation will feature representatives from Residential Housing Programs and Child Placement Agencies for Child Victims of Human Trafficking.
AM Workshop 4: No One Hurts Us Like Family: Familial Trafficking
Speaker: Alexandria Wall, LPC
This workshop will focus on familial trafficking, a topic that is not trained on enough. It will review the definition, signs and indicators, and its impact on victims.
12:15PM – 1:30PM
Lunch:
Lunch will be in the West Commons Dining Hall. Your lunch options are to pre-purchase your dining hall tickets or bring your lunch.
You have until May 20th at 8:00 pm to purchase your West Village Commons Dining Hall Lunch ticket.
1:30PM – 2:45PM
Plenary: Risks, Trajectories, and Treatment in the Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking of Male Youth
Speaker: Nathan Earl, Principal Consultant for giantslayer. | Co-Director, Men’s Haven Health
This plenary session will provide a comprehensive examination of the commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking of male youth. The session will incorporate a case study on drug-facilitated sex trafficking, alongside findings from a scoping review on risks and potential outcomes for boys and young men subjected to commercial sexual exploitation and trafficking. Attendees will gain insights into the unique risk factors, pathways into exploitation, and specific vulnerabilities affecting male youth, as well as the critical services and interventions needed to support them. The presenter will provide actionable steps and recommendations for attendees to take what they learn and put into practice.
2:45PM – 3:00PM
Break
3:00pm – 4:15pm
Concurrent Breakout Sessions
PM Workshop 5: Human Trafficking Diversion Courts: Mid-Assessment Updates and Insights
Speaker: Wendy Stickle
This participatory presentation offers preliminary findings and next steps midway through a 36-month exploratory analysis of HTDCs for minors.
PM Workshop 6: Hidden References in Pop Culture
Speakers: Danielle Thomas | Jasmine Mayo
This workshop is designed to empower participants to recognize cultural and societal norms that contribute to the risk of victimization.
PM Workshop 7: Empowering Prevention: Addressing the Intersection of Online Exploitation and Human Trafficking
Speakers: Lindsey Carpenter | Joyce King
This workshop will explore collaborating with your local school system and other non-profit organizations to educate community members about the connection between online exploitation and human trafficking.
PM Workshop 8: Building Partnerships Between Fatherhood and Anti-Trafficking Programs
Speaker: Jessica Kendall | Richard Barr
This workshop will focus on ways fatherhood and anti-trafficking programs can increase partnership as a human trafficking prevention strategy.